Wednesday 3 July 2013

A showcase for Mandy..................................................... her first flight shots

I bought my girlfriend Mandy a camera so she could also take photos while we were out and about. 
Well just a few months on and she is getting some fantastic images.

These shots of Grey Herons in flight were taken with an 18-200mm lens from her Dads boat ...
...while I was faffing about with a heavy 150-500 and getting nowhere

She is really enjoying taking images of nature... I just have to convince her to start her own blog.
For now I will share them on mine now and again.
 Hopefully she will get encouragement from some positive comments... and many thanks if you do.
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19 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl3 July 2013 at 19:35

    well, she's doing great, alright! that first shot is beautiful with the perfect flip of wingfeather! :)

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  2. Betty Manousos3 July 2013 at 19:56

    she sure is talented!

    fantastic shots and texture.

    happy 4th!:))

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  3. Unknown3 July 2013 at 19:57

    Fabulous shots! I can't wait to see more.

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  4. ADRIAN3 July 2013 at 20:27

    Just goes to show that aptitude beats equipment.
    How you live with the Sigma is way beyond me. It needs perfect light and then has fringing. You are a hero.

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  5. ADRIAN3 July 2013 at 20:28

    PS. the Sigma weighs nowt.

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  6. The Herald3 July 2013 at 20:59

    Well done Mandy, great shots!
    Watch out Andrew, you've got competition!!...[;o)

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  7. Unknown3 July 2013 at 23:14

    These are awesome! Of course, you already knew that she had a good eye on account of her spotting you--right?

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  8. Carole M.3 July 2013 at 23:29

    well done Mandy; isn't it such a thrill to pick up your first flight photos. I'm sure they're not the last of them from you now

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  9. The Furry Gnome4 July 2013 at 02:59

    Fabulous pictures!

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  10. Rosemary4 July 2013 at 03:00

    Keep on encouraging Mandy to have a blog, I am sure that we would all like to follow her with such lovely photos.

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  11. grammie g4 July 2013 at 05:29

    Hi Andrew...wonderful shot of the Heron in flight Mandy!!
    There are a lot of big time or "think they are" photographer out there with there huge camera set up, a lot saying they can't get a good flight shot!! Hee-hee!!
    Good job!!
    Grace

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  12. Unknown4 July 2013 at 08:11

    Fantastic pictures, very graceful bird

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  13. Margaret Birding For Pleasure4 July 2013 at 08:30

    Hi I left a encouraging comment on this post yesterday and I see it is not there! can you look to see if it is in your spam as some of my comments have disappeared on other posts. Margaret

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  14. Arija4 July 2013 at 08:43

    Lovely flight shots indeed Drew. I do hope she starts her own blog, I'd certainly follow that too.
    I am so glad you have found someone who also loves nature. Happy days to you both.
    Hugs . . . Arija

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  15. John @ Beans and I on the Loose4 July 2013 at 15:01

    Ah such is the case with women. My wife got interested in "serious" photography many years after my always having a camera in hand now. I feel she's surpassed me in this hobby of ours. It is fine with me. Do let us know when Mandy gets her own blog going.

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)4 July 2013 at 19:54

    Love the guest photos from your talented girl~ It's great to have 4 eyes and 2 cameras when you go birding!

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  17. Pantherka4 July 2013 at 20:20

    This is a wonderful Andrew.

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  18. i stora drag5 July 2013 at 15:23

    You can tell your girlfriend that I really love her pictures! And I love the heron too and miss it here in my place. Don't know what happened they don't show up this year and it's sad!
    Greetings Pia, Sweden

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  19. Dave7 July 2013 at 19:55

    Beginners always make me crazy! How come I can't get those shots?

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